ASA OBS call then no call leads to ejection

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Originally posted by Robmoz


It seems too difficult to determine if the runner would have gained 4 bases had there been no OBS at 1B (gapper notwithstanding).

Q. If the umpire determines that a triple is probable and B1 decides to round and go for home only to be tagged out does B1 get the call for OBS and safe?

As a judgment situation, I am looking for a guide in determining how far do I protect the runner (specfically when OBS at 1B). Are you saying I must go all the way to the base that B1 is attempting to attain?

This is going to open a pandora's box, but you MAY want to follow the runner and see where he is when the fielder begins the initial play of returning the ball to the infield in their attempt to put out the obstructed runner.
On a ball not readily fielded, I actually start working backward from home. IOW, my immediate determination MAY be based on the belief that some runners may go all the way if the fielder doesn't catch up to the ball and then trim it back using what I know about the runner and fielder's abilities.

This is NOT to be confused with adjusting offered protection based on subsequent plays or errors made after you as the umpire has already made a determination of which base you are protecting a certain obstructed runner.